The DMCCF Mission

The Dean Michael Clarizio Cancer Foundation was founded by its namesake, Dean, during his personal battle with cancer in 2005. The 501(c)3 non-profit foundation is tirelessly operated by Dean’s family and friends who volunteer their time and talents in an effort to carry out his vision; helping others who face the challenges of cancer with financial, spiritual, and emotional support. Given the changing times and the rising costs of health care there are an astounding number of cancer patients in need of financial assistance. To help families in need mitigate these costs, the DMCCF hosts four annual fund raising events with the 100% of the proceeds going directly to the individuals and families during their battle with cancer. With your support, we have donated over $500k and set a goal to reach over $1 million in two years.

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DMCCF Events

Each year the DMCCF hosts four major events. These events are; The Great Night Out (January) Join us for drinks, music and good company as we assist a deserving hero in their fight against cancer , Annual Dinner Gala (March) Come out for a great night of food, drinks, and dancing. Meet heroes past and present as we assist new heroes in their fight against this terrible disease, Golf Tournament (June) A fun day of golf preceded by brunch and lots of swag followed by a buffet dinner and tricky tray auction as we celebrate and help special heroes in their fight against cancer, and our Poker Tournament (November) A full-fledged casino-style poker tournament along side a full slate of Sunday NFL football and buffet lunch. Join us as we raffle off prizes and help a special hero in their fight with cancer.

In addition, we attend many events and take part in countless others.Some of the more notable include; Cuts for Coors, Karaoke for a Cause, Frances Foundation For Kids Fighting Cancer Gala, Laughing with the Stars, and our board members spend a day at Camp Happy Times every year.

DMCCF Heroes

Most of us are fortunate enough to just wake up every morning healthy, but for many people that is an impossibility. The DMCCF, with your help, assists our heroes in overcoming the financial burden that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

​"A hero is an ordinary individual that finds the strength to ​persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."- Christopher Reeve

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GET INVOLVED

To help end the financial duress that comes with a diagnosis we need as many hands as we can get. We've helped many heroes over the years, but we need more help, and that's where you come in.

​ While you can simply donate money, we have a lot of events you can attend to make a difference. At our events you will see first-hand how we help families in need. You can see how your help makes a difference.

DONATE

With your support, we have donated over $500k and set a goal to reach over $1 million in two years.

Your donations enable us to continue to provide help to families in need.

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